This trail provides access to the Continental Divide. Black Powder Pass and the Boreas Pass Road (via the Continental Divide).
This trail is not always easy to follow and is not well signed.
French Pass is a Continental Divide crossing between Bald Mountain and Mt Guyot.
The view to the south as the hiker returns down the trail is across South Park to the Tarrvall Mountains.
Details
Location:
Southwest of Denver
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
8 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Easy Intermediate
Time:
4 to 5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
11000
Elevation Change:
1000
Season:
Summer - Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quads: Boreas Pass
Additional Details:
Potable water is available at Michigan Creek campground. French Creek provides backcountry water.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Southwest of Denver
Access to the French Pass Trail begins off of the Michigan Creek Road, FDR 54. Continue on this road toward Georgia Pass. Drive 2-1/4 miles past Michigan Creek Campground to a point where the road crosses French Creek. Park in a flat area just before reaching this crossing.
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